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Two shots at a selective place.
New South Wales runs the country's most competitive selective system — the Opportunity Class in Year 4 and Selective High School in Year 6. Two separate tests, two separate windows, one preparation partner that plans backwards from each exam date.
The NSW Academic Journey
Navigate key milestones from primary school through to the HSC with our integrated preparation program.
Primary School — Years 3 to 6
Year 3
NAPLAN
Foundation assessment and baseline establishment
FoundationYear 4
OC Exam
Opportunity Class placement test preparation
Intensive PrepYear 5
NAPLAN
Continued skill development and benchmarking
AdvancementYear 6
Selective
Selective High School placement test preparation
Intensive PrepHigh School — Years 7 to 12
Year 7
NAPLAN
First high-school NAPLAN — skill maintenance & growth
ExcellenceYear 9
NAPLAN
Final NAPLAN — pre-HSC readiness baseline
ExcellenceYear 10–11
Early HSC Prep
Subject selection guidance & extension foundations
MasteryYear 12
HSC
Higher School Certificate preparation
MasteryOpportunity Class (OC) placement test
Test components
- Reading
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Thinking Skills
Selective High School Placement Test
Test components
- Reading
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Thinking Skills
- Writing
Based on SmartPrep's calibrated practice cohort and published information — an indication for preparation, not an official prediction. Selection is run by the department or school, not SmartPrep.
Based on SmartPrep's calibrated practice cohort and published information — an indication for preparation, not an official prediction. Selection is run by the department or school, not SmartPrep.
SmartPrepAI is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by any government education department, ACER®, EduTest®, Cambridge Assessment, or any school named on this page. Test names and trademarks are used nominatively for identification only. Exam details are provided for general guidance — always confirm current requirements with the official provider.